South Australia · Suburb Profile

Barabba SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barabba, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barabba SA is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barabba is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Barabba has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Barabba has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barabba is $1,651.

There were 5 recorded offences in Barabba in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Barabba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barabba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$881/wk

$45,812 per year

#2365 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,651/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Barabba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (66) Female 50.0% (66)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

135 people · 66.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,218

Family income/wk

Barabba Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barabba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.6% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.4% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barabba Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Barabba Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

17.3%

Anglican

9.8%

Lutheran

6.0%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barabba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Barabba Employment

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Employed full-time

57.8% 52 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

17.8% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Barabba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Certificate I/II

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Barabba Occupation

Managers

34.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Labourers

22.0%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Barabba Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

21.6%

Society & Culture

18.9%

Engineering

16.2%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Health

13.5%

Education

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Barabba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barabba Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.4%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barabba Marital Status

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Married

60.8% 59

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Divorced

7.2% 7

👤

Never married

32.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barabba Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

34.0%

German

7.4%

Irish

6.8%

Scottish

3.7%

Dutch

3.1%

Italian

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barabba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Barabba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.8% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Barabba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

34.0% 32

—

Not a volunteer

66.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barabba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

52.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barabba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.7%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Walked only

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Barabba Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.1%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

35.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Barabba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.6%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Barabba Population Mobility

3.2%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

76.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barabba Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

236

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barabba Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Barabba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barabba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.2%

Couple — no children under 15

22.5%

Couple — no children

20.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barabba Military Service

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Previously served

9.6% 9

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Never served

90.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barabba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 9

—

Did not provide

90.1% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barabba Children Ever Born

No children

57.9%

3 children

42.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Barabba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.7%

5–14 hours

38.9%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Barabba Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

29.3%

3 persons

24.4%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barabba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Barabba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barabba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2023

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Barabba Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Barabba

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $2,125/wk

Rent share —

Barabba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 68 Income: $630/wk Rent: $110/wk

Pallamana

Pop: 68 Income: $599/wk Rent: $188/wk

Wattle Range

Pop: 68 Income: $850/wk Rent: $175/wk

Cooke Plains

Pop: 69 Income: $606/wk Rent: $120/wk

Butler (SA)

Pop: 69 Income: $828/wk Rent: $120/wk

Kybunga

Pop: 69 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Barabba

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barabba

What is the population of Barabba SA?

The population of Barabba SA is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Barabba is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barabba?

The median personal income in Barabba SA is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,218 per week.Barabba is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Barabba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barabba SA is $1,651. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barabba?

The median age in Barabba SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barabba a good suburb to live in?

Barabba is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 135.The median income is $881/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40071. All dollar figures in AUD.